Fluttering Memories
Nancy Breslin is engaged by memories in the form of cyanotypes, at the Corcoran Gallery of Art, created by Traci Marie Lee.
A camera obscura pilgrimage
Writer and photography / Nancy Breslin A pinhole photographer arranged part of her holiday around the chance to be inside a giant camera. I just returned from a two week trip to the UK. Most of the time was spent visiting family (we saw over 30 relatives in five cities), but on the way from Cambridge (12 relatives) to Ayr (3 more) we decided to spend a day in Edinburgh. … Read more
April: A Month of Pinhole Photography
Nancy Breslin talks about two shows she is having in the month of April, both featuring pinhole photography.
Vintage Prints on View in Delaware and Washington, DC
Nancy Breslin reports that some vintage “alt photo” prints are on view in the mid-Atlantic US this spring.
“Don’t Waste Your Time” and Other Pearls of Academic Wisdom
Peter J. Blackburn invites you to come and eavesdrop on a short conversation reflecting a sad state of affairs in art academia.
Pinhole Photography in Toronto
Nancy Breslin chases down some pinhole photography in Canada and finds some related to the War of 1812.
How “alt” is alt?
Elizabeth Graves on the alt. proc. label on art – loathing it or loving it?
Celebrate pinhole photography!
If you have a pinhole camera, or have been itching to use one, this is a great excuse to take part in pinhole day 2012.
Francesca Woodman’s blueprints
Nancy Breslin visits Francesca Woodman’s exhibition and discovers diazotypes.
Putting the Prolegomenon to Bed
Peter J. Blackburn draws the shade with a few closing remarks and extends a personal invitation to you.
A Prolegomenon for Gum Printers and Other Visual Alchemists: Trying to See What You See in Fringe
Join the discussion as Peter wraps up the series by fighting a border skirmish. Better wear a helmet.
Imitation is the Sincerest Form of Flattery: Thoughts on Faux-Alt-Process Digital Images
Thoughts from Elizabeth Graves on why new digital imaging technology is often used to imitate the appearance of old, chemical photography.
Teaching Winter Session, Week 5
Nancy Breslin is teaching alternative photographic processes at the Uni. Here we can follow her five week course. Week five and the course is finished.
Teaching Winter Session, Week 4
Nancy Breslin is teaching alternative photographic processes at the Uni. Here we can follow her five week course. Week four and the finishing line is approaching.
A Prolegomenon for Gum Printers and Other Visual Alchemists: Last Call for Radicals, Rebels, and Revolutionaries
Peter J. Blackburn reveals that stimulating nine letter word for art and offers a frank discussion as to the implications it evokes.
Teaching Winter Session, Week 3
Nancy Breslin is teaching alternative photographic processes at the Uni. Here we can follow her five week course. Week three had students working with Holgas, cyanotypes and vandyke browns.
Teaching Winter Session, Week 2
Nancy Breslin is teaching alternative photographic processes at the Uni. Here we can follow her five week course. Week two is a bit smoother than week one.
Teaching Winter Session, Week 1
Nancy Breslin is teaching alternative photographic processes at the Uni. Here we can follow her five week course.
A Prolegomenon for Gum Printers and Other Visual Alchemists: Criticism from a Canine Perspective.
Join the discussion with Peter J. Blackburn as he chews on the bone of criticism!
A Prolegomenon for Gum Printers and Other Visual Alchemists: I Gum, But I Don’t iGum
Peter J. Blackburn discusses the concept of sincerity in our work especially as it relates to modern technology.